DATE: 29 January | 7:00 PM CESt

Journey to Paralympic Gold: USA Triathlon Coach Parker Spencer's Strategy

About the Webinar:

Success at the highest level requires more than just hard work—it demands precision, data, and a strategic approach. In this exclusive webinar, Coach Parker Spencer and Paralympic gold medalist Chris Hammer will unveil the winning formula that transformed Chris into a champion.

Discover how cutting-edge training methods, performance analytics, and personalized coaching came together to optimize every aspect of his performance—from the swim to the finish line.

Topics Covered:

Swimming Enhancements: Boosting aerobic and anaerobic capacity through technique refinement, optimal wetsuit selection, and increasing weekly swim volume to 40k.
Cycling Advancements: Elevating Chris’s VO2max from 82 to 87.75 ml/kg/min and his VLamax from 0.38 to 0.42 mmol/l/s, resulting in a threshold power increase from 5.8 to 6.2 w/kg.
Running Improvements: Increasing aerobic capacity, with VO2max rising from 70.55 to 78.55 ml/kg/min and VLamax from 0.1 to 0.17 mmol/l/s, through increased volume, high-intensity track sessions, and strength training.
The Power of Data: How metabolic profiling with INSCYD guided personalized training decisions across all disciplines.
Body Composition Optimization: Reducing weight from 153 lbs to 142 lbs and decreasing body fat percentage from 15% to 10.4%, enhancing overall efficiency and endurance.
Q&A Session: Get your questions answered directly by Parker Spencer and Chris Hammer, covering everything from training insights to practical implementation strategies.

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Learn and Apply New Techniques

Proven Training Insights

Discover the exact strategies that led Chris Hammer to Paralympic gold, from swim volume adjustments to precision strength training.

Physiology-Driven Decision Making

Learn how performance metrics were utilized to customize Chris’s training and optimize his results.

Expert Coaching Techniques

Gain firsthand insights from USA Triathlon Coach Parker Spencer on enhancing performance across all paratriathlon disciplines.

Actionable Performance Strategies

Take away actionable tips that you can implement to achieve breakthrough results in your own training.

Presenter

Parker Spencer

Head Coach of USA Triathlon’s Project Podium

Parker Spencer is currently the most successful coach of USA Triathlon. He is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and leads USA Triathlon’s Project Podium, the development program of USAT for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Under his guidance, Project Podium has achieved over 50 international elite podium finishes, establishing itself as a premier development program in endurance sports. Parker has also coached Paralympic champion Chris Hammer, who secured gold in paratriathlon, showcasing his ability to develop athletes across all levels of competition. His commitment to excellence was recognized when he received the USA Triathlon Olympic Coach of the Year award in 2022, making him the youngest recipient of this honor.

Presenter

Chris Hammer

Paralympic Gold Medalist and Elite Paratriathlete

Chris Hammer is a Paralympic gold medalist and elite paratriathlete who overcame the challenge of being born without his left hand to achieve top finishes in international competitions. His dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence led him to victory at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, where he secured gold in the men’s PTS5 paratriathlon.

Beyond his athletic success, Chris holds a Ph.D. in sport psychology and has made significant contributions as a collegiate coach, helping develop the next generation of athletes. Residing in Arizona with his family, he continues to inspire through his achievements, resilience, and commitment to the sport.

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